Secularism in Turkey
CHP urges EU action on visa delays for students
Main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) on Dec. 30 called on European Union ambassadors to address visa delays hindering Turkish students from pursuing higher education abroad.
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Türkiye marks 90th year of women’s suffrage
Several female politicians and businesspeople participated in various events and commemorated modern Türkiye founder Mustafa Kemal Atatürk on Dec. 5, as Türkiye marked the 90th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote and stand for parliamentary elections.
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Rift over day care centers run by municipalities
A government directive warning municipalities against opening new day care centers has heightened tensions between the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) and the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP).
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Intel chief to visit main opposition HQs
Main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Özgür Özel has revealed that National Intelligence Organization (MİT) chief İbrahim Kalın will visit the party headquarters this week to deliver a presentation.
The announcement comes after Kalın met with members of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) last month.
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Europe should not leave Türkiye alone in hosting refugees: CHP
Türkiye is shouldering a heavy burden as the country hosting the largest number of refugees in the world, the Republican People's Party (CHP) leader has recalled, calling on the international community, particularly the European nations, not to leave Türkiye alone in tackling such a massive cross-border problem.
CHP amends party bylaw with key reforms
The main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) passed 28 amendments to the party's bylaw by a majority vote during a convention convened for that purpose.
The party officially launched the convention on Sept. 6. After an opening speech by CHP leader Özgür Özel, the convention in the capital Ankara continued behind closed doors.
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CHP convention kicks off with bylaw discussions
The main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) on Sept. 6 officially launched a convention aimed at amending the party's charter and preparing for future elections.
After an opening speech by party leader Özgür Özel, the convention in the capital Ankara continued behind closed doors.
Delegates, honorary board members and former chairs were in attendance.
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CHP applies to top court to annul law on stray dogs
The main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) has appealed to the Constitutional Court for the annulment of a law regarding the handling of stray dogs.
"We have submitted our 183-page appeal to the high court after meticulous work with all the relevant parties, including civil society," CHP deputy leader Gökhan Günaydın said on Aug. 15 after he submitted the appeal.
Erdoğan hails AKP as 'hope of nation' on 23rd anniversary
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan marked the 23rd anniversary of his ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) on Aug. 14 with a pledge to continue delivering high-quality services, as he dubbed his party "hope of the nation."
Turkish parliament adjourns until October
The Turkish parliament has adjourned until Oct. 1 following the approval of a contentious bill regulating the handling of stray dogs.
The bill, which has sparked months of heated debates and protests, was endorsed after 28 hours of deliberation over two days.
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